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Category Archives: CSFF Blog Tour
Night of the Living Dead Christian,
Day 3: A Review
Story Overview (back cover copy) What does a transformed life actually look like? In his follow-up to the critically acclaimed Imaginary Jesus, Matt Mikalatos tackles this question in an entertaining and thought-provoking way—with MONSTERS!!! While Christians claim to experience Christ’s … Continue reading
Night of the Living Dead Christian,
Day 1: Symbolism of the Undead
Christian Science Fiction and Fantasy Blog Tour, March 2012
At one time, zombies, vampires, and werewolves used to be staples of the horror genre. In more recent years, they’ve begun to turn up in paranormal romance, often as desirable love interests. But Matt Mikalatos avoids both horror and romance … Continue reading
The Realms Thereunder, Day 1:
A Review
Christian Science Fiction and Fantasy Blog Tour, February 2012
Review While in an ancient church during a “time between times,” children Daniel Tully and Freya Reynolds find themselves pulled into a dangerous underground realm, where creatures of folklore and myth abound. Freya wishes nothing more than to escape this … Continue reading
Corus the Champion Day 3:
The Lore of Arthur
Christian Science Fiction and Fantasy Blog Tour, December 2011
Corus the Champion falls into the category of epic fantasy, as Becky Miller explored in depth, and it borrows from various folk traditions, including Welsh mythology, and Norse lore. Yet perhaps the most popular source of legend Briggs borrowed from … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Fantasy, CSFF Blog Tour
Tagged D. Barkley Briggs, King Arthur, Legends of Karac Tor
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Corus The Champion, Day 1: A Review
Christian Science Fiction and Fantasy Blog Tour, December 2011
Story Overview (Back Cover Copy) He was once the greatest champion in the land. Then he disappeared. With Nemesia’s defeat, the Barlows have helped turn the tide in the Hidden Lands. But the victory is short-lived. An even greater evil … Continue reading
Posted in Book review, Christian Fantasy, CSFF Blog Tour
Tagged D. Barkley Briggs, Legends of Karac Tor
5 Comments
Monster in the Hollows, Day 3:
The Impact of the Arts
Christian Science Fiction and Fantasy Blog Tour September 2011
Who among us hasn’t experienced that peculiar, delightful stirring of the soul that comes through a creative work? We read a book and between the lines we catch glimpses of beauties and marvels that waken wonder. We hear a song … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Fantasy, CSFF Blog Tour
Tagged Andrew Peterson, creativity, Wingfeather Saga
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Monster in the Hollows, Day 2:
The Family Connection
Christian Science Fiction and Fantasy Blog Tour September 2011
In literature as a whole and particularly literature for young adults, family ties are often weak or disintegrating and parental figures absent or abusive. Granted, many know by experience the painful reality of fractured families, but strong, loving families do … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Fantasy, CSFF Blog Tour
Tagged Andrew Peterson, family, Wingfeather Saga
7 Comments
Monster in the Hollows, Day 1: A Review
Christian Science Fiction and Fantasy Blog Tour September 2011
Several years ago, I stumbled across a book with an unusual title: On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness. It had an even longer subtitle: Adventure, Peril, Lost Jewels, and the Fearsome Toothy Cows of Scree. And a … Continue reading
Residential Aliens, Day 3:
Short Stories Reviewed
Short stories and flash fiction abound in the archives of Residential Aliens, so much so that it was difficult to make a reading choice. In the end, I selected two tales at random, one fantasy and the other futuristic fiction. … Continue reading
Residential Aliens, Day 1: A Zine for Readers of Christian Speculative Fiction
For the most part, we feature books on the CSFF blog tour, but this month we have a speculative website–Residential Aliens. According to founder Lyn Perry, Residential Aliens is a “a zine of spiritually infused speculative fiction” that seeks to … Continue reading